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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a layup during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Iowa women rebound against Penn State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2019

Megan Gustafson wasn’t the only one rebounding on Feb. 3 in State College, Pennsylvania. No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball (17-5, 8-3 Big Ten) grabbed a rebound win over Penn State (10-11, 3-7 Big...

Iowa guard Tania Davis plays defense during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Defense the key as Hawkeye women attempt to bounce back against Penn State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 3, 2019

This week’s polar vortex was so cold it made its way on to the basketball court, postponing the No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball game in Michigan from 5 p.m. Jan.31 to 11 a.m. Feb. 1. With that, the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle attempts to strip the ball from Michigan forward Naz Hillmon during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Michigan snaps Iowa women’s winning streak

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 1, 2019

Iowa rolled into this weekend on a five-game winning streak that included victories over two of the top teams in the Big Ten. However, that winning streak won’t leave Michigan, as the Hawkeyes fell...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Hawkeye women look to extend streak against Wolverines

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2019

No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) is on a tear through the conference, winning its last five games. It will try to continue the streak against Michigan (12-9, 3-6 Big Ten) on Friday. The...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle gestures at the crowd to get loud during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women shine at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2019

Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been pretty close to heaven for Hawkeye women’s basketball this season. But it’s not heaven, it’s Iowa. Right? The team is 11-0 on its home court this season, and its two...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart guards Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Stewart leads Iowa over Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 27, 2019

With an emphatic downward swing of her left arm in the final minute of Sunday afternoons game, Megan Gustafson swatted away Karissa Mclaughlin’s shot and Purdue’s hopes of an upset. “I wanted...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a layup during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women beat Boilermakers in rematch

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) only has two losses in conference play this season. The team had a chance to avenge one of them with a rematch against Purdue on Sunday. The game...

Iowa players celebrate a victory after a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Iowa women looking for revenge against Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 25, 2019

Megan Gustafson lifted her arms up with jubilation on Wednesday night after No. 17 Iowa (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) bested No. 14 Rutgers, the No. 1 team in the Big Ten. “It was a pretty big win for us,”...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson lays the ball up during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Iowa offense overpowers Rutgers’ top-ranked defense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Iowa’s game against Rutgers was everything it was hyped to be. It was scrappy, Carver was loud, and neither team held more than an 8-point lead throughout. It was a game that should figure to have...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles through the defense during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Hawkeye women top Scarlet Knights in top-20 clash

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball’s (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) meeting against No. 14 Rutgers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) was one of the most highly anticipated home games of the season. The Hawkeyes proved themselves...